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New specs that purportedly belong to an upcoming Canon EOS 90D DSLR have emerged. Rumors of a 32.5MP APS-C sensor inside the successor to the EOS 80D have been with us since this was registered by Canon earlier in the year, while reports of 10fps burst shooting, 4K video with no crop, dual card slots and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi emerged later on. Read our in-depth Canon EOS RP reviewWhat's else is coming? Camera rumors 2019These are the 10 best DSLRs right nowNow, further rumors of the camera's sensor having phase-detect AF coverage across the whole frame, together with clean HDMI out and eye detection in both stills and videos, have emerged on Canon Watch. Eye AF during video recording was a highlight of the recent Sony A7R IV. Sony A7R IV vs A7R III: all the key differences between Sony's Alpha models Talk of a 31.2MP APS-C sensor, rather than the previously mentioned 32.5MP one, might be explained simply by a difference between total and effective megapixels; a camera with a 32.5MP sensor may well have an effective pixel count of 31.2MP. Two become one?The most curious rumor, however, is the idea that Canon will create a mirrorless body that will maintain the EF mount common to its existing EOS DSLRs, rather than opt for either the RF or EOS M mounts from its mirrorless lines. The idea of an enthusiast camera that somehow straddles the technologies on both systems would make some sense, although physical or technical challenges may limit the extent to which this is possible. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fw4s6TJUGMDopUmTb6p6KA.jpg The EOS M5 was introduced in September 2016, and it remains at the helm of the EOS M line. Image credit: Future Quite how the company plays its DSLR hand now that it has two mirrorless lines to develop is unclear. Canon has pledged to continue support for the EOS M line, although it hasn't updated its EOS M range for almost a year and a half. With its almost three-year-old EOS M5 still the flagship model, and the likes of the more recent Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A6400 raising the bar for this sector of the market, a new enthusiast option is sorely needed to maintain the system's appeal. It seems unlikely, however, that Canon will simply cease developing its DSLR line, as has been speculated. It recently launched the EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D, and is expected to launch a successor to the EOS-1D X Mark II in time for the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo next year. A release date for the EOS 90D has been mooted for August, which is plausible. August has traditionally been a month in which manufacturers introduce new models just ahead of the Photokina show in Germany, although this year's event, which was scheduled for May, was cancelled earlier this year. None of this has been confirmed by Canon yet, but with enthusiast DSLR and EOS M mirrorless options not updated for some time now, it seems highly unlikely the year will end without at least an addition to either line. Canon vs Nikon: Which camera should you buy?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/cat1E2wS-qw

The government has published its long-awaited review of the UK telecom sector supply chain but has left the decision on whether Huawei should play a role in the UK 5G rollout to the next Prime Minister. As reported yesterday, publication had been expected in the Spring and leaks that led to the departure of Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson suggested Huawei would be banned from the core layer of 5G infrastructure, but not the radio element. This would preserve the status quo. However, the issue is as much about politics as it is about technology and has been complicated by the resignation of Prime Minister Theresa May and the Conservative Party leadership election. The process has also been affected by the US decision to effectively blacklist Huawei. What does Huawei US ban mean for you?What is 5G? Everything you need to knowUS has 'no evidence' for Huawei claimsHuawei UK 5GLast month, US firms were ordered to stop doing business with the company, a decision which means future handsets may no longer receive updates for Google's Android operating system or access its popular applications. The US government’s actions also make it significantly harder for Huawei to source components for its devices. Although Washington is relaxing restrictions, it is urging allies – including the UK – to follow its lead. This is despite the fact that Huawei is a key supplier of radio equipment to all four major UK operators and that the US has yet to provide any evidence to support its allegations. “Since the US government’s announcement, we have sought clarity on the extent and implications but the position is not yet entirely clear,” said Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright. “Until it is, we have concluded it would be wrong to make specific decisions in relation to Huawei.” What Wright did announce was plans to improve security standards and practices across the entire sector. Operators will be required to design and manage communication networks to meet these standards, which will be enforced by both Ofcom and the government. There are proposals to give Ofcom new powers in order to do so. Security review“The UK telecoms sector must prioritise secure and safe networks for consumers and business,” added Wright. “With the growth of our digital sector and transformative new services over 5G and full fibre broadband in the coming years, this is not something to compromise on. People expect the telecoms sector to be a beacon of safety and this review will make sure that safety and security is at the forefront of future networks.” Huawei has frequently denied any allegations of wrongdoing and says the review gave it “confidence” it would be able to work with UK operators in their rollouts of 5G. All four major networks are Huawei customers and there is no desire for any ban as they believe such action would reduce innovation and increase prices. “After 18 years of operating in the UK, we remain committed to supporting BT, EE, Vodafone and other partners build secure, reliable networks,” said Huawei. “The evidence shows excluding Huawei would cost the UK economy £7 billion and result in more expensive 5G networks, raising prices for anyone with a mobile device. On Friday, Parliament’s Intelligence & Security Committee said limiting the market to just two telecoms suppliers would reduce competition, resulting in less resilience and lower security standards. They also confirmed that Huawei’s inclusion in British networks would not affect the channels used for intelligence sharing.” Here are the best deals for Huawei mobile phones in July 2019 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/d67VrenSAcs

Oracle wants to get all of its 4,000 on-premise customers in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region on to the cloud in the next two years. It is a challenging task but Arun Khehar, senior vice-president for business applications at Oracle for Middle East, Africa and India,said in an exclusive interview with TechRadar Middle East that it is possible and that is his target. “I am pretty charged up and in the next 16 months we have a lot to gain if we do things right than any other cloud providers,” he said. Khehar wants more than 1,000 of its on-premise customers to move to the cloud this year. Out of the 4,000 customers, around 70% are based in the UAE. 700 live cloud customers in regionKhehar is confident that the opening of a data centre in Abu Dhabi in February this year has helped the company in many ways. “In the past, selling would have taken weeks but the UAE data centre has made it easy and big names are joining on board,” he said. Oracle has more than 700 live cloud customers in Middle East and Africa region, including Emaar Group, Fine Hygiene Holding, Landmark Group and DP World, to name a few. “Lot of our customers doesn’t even ask where the data centre is going to be, apart from the regulated industries such as public sectors, financial and banking sectors and telecom. For us, we want to take the whole piece and don’t want to leave any grey areas for any individuals,” he said. The industries for which the local data residency matters, he said: “We have the answer and we give customers the choice”. Where the data lies is not a criterion anymore“For me, where the data centre is not a criterion anymore. Data centre discussions take 10% of my time these days while the rest of the time goes to how to move a company, what are the complexities, what are the challenges, mapping part and the study, and customers need to understand why he is moving,” he said. It is a huge task to take somebody from a four- or five-year technology to futuristic technology, he said and added that data centre is a huge catalyst for on-premise customers to move to the cloud as they can expand beyond their geographies and it can be done only through internet and cloud. “Business issues have become critical and digital transformation has become a much bigger issue than where the data is going to reside. What Oracle is doing differently from its competitors and which only Oracle can do is the offering of end-to-end solutions,” he said. In the good old days, Khehar said that Oracle used to sell the CD and leave but now, “we sell it, service it, implement it, run it, upgrade it and secure it. So, you have one neck to catch if anything goes wrong. We are into a service business now”. 40% of its revenues come from installed baseOracle earns 40% of its revenues from the installed base and the rest from new clients. “If I need to convert all my 4,000 customers to the cloud, I don’t need to look outside. There is so much to do from the inside,” he said. “Our strategy is to make sure we get more of our installed base on to the cloud. We are reshaping to do more and why more? We have the base today and big names have kick-started today. The cloud renewal rate is at an all-time high and that is the key measure for us today,” he said. Moreover, he said that Oracle can do more as it has more skills on the ground, more people on the ground and more references to show than it did three years ago. “During the economic downturn in 2007, we did more business than years before. Companies were getting to the next level of automation because they had time internally due to slow business. This year also, it is expected to happen the same as companies are looking at their operational cost more than they did before,” he said. Over 1,100 applications on the cloudOracle has a Future Lab at Dubai Internet City where customers can get a flavour of how it will work in the cloud if they come with their data. “They can see a proof of concept locally within hours, instead of what would have taken normally six to seven weeks. We are bringing the cost of ownership down by between 30% and 37%, without adding the indirect cost,” he said. Khehar boasts that Oracle has more than 1,100 applications on the cloud and no vendor has the length and breadth of Oracle. The US giant is expected to open its next data centre in Saudi Arabia this year. “Data centre is needed for Saudi Arabia because of the regulated industries and we want to make sure our checklist is complete,” he said. CIOs losing visibility and control over apps and workloads in the cloudDigital journey should be naturally pushed by CEO, CFO and CIOEtisalat to open two more data centers in UAEhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/O2mEhJxmSK0

If your Pinterest searches suggest that you're stressed, the site will now offer 'emotional well-being activities' to help you feel better. When you search for something like 'stress quotes', 'work anxiety' or something else that indicates that you're feeling blue, you'll be presented with various exercises created in partnership with Brainstorm, the Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation. How to upload photos to Instagram from a PCHow to download Instagram videosHow to delete your Facebook accountThese include step-by-step mindfulness and breathing exercises, which are intended as an interactive way to help improve your mood. "The experience is not meant to replace professional care," product manager Annie Ta said in a blog post, "but it may help someone if they need support." The update is rolling out to mobile app users in the US right now, and the company hopes to expand it worldwide soon. Sharing is caring?This isn't the first time Pinterest has stepped in to take action on users' searches. Earlier this year, the site took dramatic action to tackle the spread of misinformation by refusing to return results when users search for controversial topics like vaccination. Instead of seeing links to articles containing potentially misleading advice, users are presented with a blank, white page. “We’re a place where people come to find inspiration, and there is nothing inspiring about harmful content, said Pinterest's public policy and social impact manager Ifeoma Ozoma. “Our view on this is we’re not the platform for that.” Discover how to download YouTube videos for freehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/qApHghG-H7s

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor seeks to double its smartphone sales to more than 4.5m units in the Middle East and Africa region this year compared to last year and strengthen its market position. “We have exceeded two million units last year and expected to grow more than 100 per cent this year,” Chris Sunbaigong, president of Honor Middle East and Africa, told TechRadar Middle East in an exclusive interview. Quoting a research firm GfK report, Sunbaigong said that the regional smartphone market is still growing and it grew 3.5% year on year in the first three months of the year despite the region is an emerging market. Even though the market grew in volume and not in value, he said the competition was “cut-throat”. However, he said it is good for the users. Before, users have to shell AED1,500 for a 32MP phone but they can get it for AED 800 to AED900 now. Innovation-driven marketFor Honor, the growth in the UAE stood at 268% year on year in the first five months and in Saudi Arabia, it was 218%. Overall for the MEA region, Sunbaigong said that Honor achieved 200% growth in the first five months of the year. Sunbaigong is still optimistic that Honor can become the third-ranked brand in the region after Samsung and Huawei this year compared to fourth last year. Moreover, he said that Honor’s strategy is to be in the top five rankings by 2020 globally and the top three in five years. “The regional market is still innovation-driven. People are always looking for better features and pursuing higher speed in chipset as they are fond of playing games on their devices,” he said. From Honor’s point of view, he said: “We are launching very good quality and innovative products, users have the choice to select the best devices from the crowded market. It’s a matter of the users to make the right decision”. Gearing up to launch first 5G phoneDespite uncertain economic conditions prevailing in the region, Sunbaigong said that people may not buy a new car now but instead would prefer to buy a smartphone as it is the “centre of entertainment”. The Chinese player is gearing up to launch its first 5G phone in the UAE by the end of the year after ZTE and Huawei. “2019 is a good year for consumers to explore 5G experiences and its applications on smartphones as well as setting their needs and expectations from it. In my view, the market will be ready for 5G phones in the next two to three quarters. From the supply point of view, not all chipmakers are ready for 5G devices. The current 5G chipset is a combination of 4G and 5G technologies and not standalone,” he said. When asked whether is it the right time to buy a 5G phone, he said that the rush to buy a 5G phone, apart from the speed factor, is not there yet as the 5G coverage is not nationwide in the UAE and so are the apps for VR and AR. “We are working with many gaming companies very closely to bring cloud gaming to the region. To achieve that, optimisation of the games has to be done and our R&D team is working with the developers while the second is how to engage these games with the users. “We have plans to bring some offline and online gaming competitions to the UAE by the end of the third quarter and in the fourth quarter in a bid to drive the adoption,” he said. However, he said that any new technology is driven by young people and they are eager to try the features, be it camera, audio, speed and performance. “But all these features need the support of the hardware and need to be optimised for enhanced user experience,” he said. Honor is not present in Kuwait and Bahrain but Sunbaigong said that they will enter Kuwait in the third of this year to strengthen its market share. Premium smartphone sales in UAE to grow by 12% in 2019ICT spending in UAE to grow 2.5% to $16.7b this yearhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/-p12tTQYhNw

Battery life continues to be the problem that smartwatch manufacturers have been trying to solve, and it seems like Apple may have a new formula to try and solve it on future Apple Watches. According to a report from Economic Daily News, the Apple Watch may soon feature microLED displays over the traditionally used OLED tech. That report says the company is ready to do this from next year, which means it's unlikely to be a switch we see for the Apple Watch 5. That next version is expected to be announced in September this year. Your full guide to the Apple WatchHave you read our Apple Watch 4 review?Here's our list of the best smartwatches for iPhoneIt's said that these microLED displays are more power-efficient than the OLED screens that Apple is currently using, but we don't know exactly how much better the battery life would be. It's unlikely to be an absolutely game changing amount, but the company is also bringing in a variety of software optimizations through its latest updates to try and improve the wearable's general lifespan from a single charge. From 2020There's no gurantee the switch will actually happen, but the report suggests the company has signed deals with two new Taiwanese suppliers for microLED tech so it looks like this will actually happen. It's unlikely to make an impact on the price you pay for your smartwatch, but if it improves battery life on the Apple Watch 6 and beyond it may help the company stay on top with its smartwatch series. Everything we know so far about the Apple Watch 5Via PhoneArena http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/n0uOJesUOqQ

Xiaomi India has announced its Mi Fifth Anniversary Sale that brings discounts, offers and contests to the company's range of products. The sale will go on till midnight, July 25 and is being hosted across Mi India store, Mi Home stores, online (Amazon and Flipkart) and offline partner stores. From discounts on smartphones to televisions, Xiaomi is offering a bunch of exciting offers on its ecosystem products as well. Let's take a look at the best offers during Mi Fifth Anniversary sale. Mi fifth anniversary sale: best deals and offersDuring the sale, Redmi 7 with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage is up for grabs at Rs 7,499 after a discount of Rs 2,500. Besides, there's a discount of Rs 7,500 on the Mi A2 (4GB + 64GB) which is now available at Rs 9,999. The newly launched Redmi Note 7S has received a flat Rs 2,000 off on both its variants. The one with 3GB RAM + 32GB storage is up for grabs at Rs 9,999 while the second model with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage now sells for Rs 11,999. Xiaomi's Mi LED TV range is also on offer with upto Rs 10,000 off on the Mi LED TV 4 Pro (55-inch) which now retails at Rs 44,999. The 32-inch Mi LED TV 4A Pro is priced at Rs 12,499 throughout the sale. As for the ecosystem products, there is a discount of upto Rs 1,100 across the range which includes Mi Band, Home Security Camera, Bluetooth Speaker among others. Customers who shop using SBI debit and credit cards are eligible for an additional 5% discount on smartphones and televisions. Xiaomi will also host a Rs 5 flash sale where products like the Redmi Note 7 Pro, Mi Luggage, Mi LED TV 4A Pro and Redmi Y3 will be available for as low as Rs 5. The company has also put up a bunch of combo offers on sale along with a Half-Price Sale where some Xiaomi products will be available to purchase at half their prices. Additionally, the Mi Water TDS Tester has gone live on Xiaomi's crowdfunding portal and is priced at Rs 349. Also Read: Asus ROG Phone 2 hands-onhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/3oRzmD_ARLQ

After Apple and Qualcomm’s long-lasting feud finally settled, Intel decided to abandon its modem business as it had lost the hopes of producing 5G tech for future iPhones. However, now an article from the Wall Street Journal claims that the Cupertino tech giant is “in advanced talks” to buy Intel’s modem chip division within the next week, “according to people familiar with the matter”. Apple and Qualcomm share spoils in court ahead of major rulingIntel abandons plans for 5G smartphone modemsApple’s decision for making good with Qualcomm was largely driven by Intel’s inability to deliver a 5G-capable smartphone modem in time to satisfy Apple’s own roadmap for a 5G iPhone release. However Qualcomm was already ahead of the game, with its 2019 flagship smartphone processor, the Snapdragon 855, being the first to be compatible with 5G connectivity thanks to an embedded modem. If the purchase does go ahead, Apple will be kickstarting its own foray into researching 5G technology, acquiring $1 billion worth of staff, patents and research that Intel accrued over the course of a decade. Snapdragon 855: phones list, specs and benchmarksWhile the first wave of 5G iPhones will still likely use the established Qualcomm technology, Apple’s potential acquisition of Intel’s modem division could further the Cupertino firm’s push to bring as much iPhone production in-house as possible. Apple has taken increasing control over the years of the components that form its flagship products in order to avoid outsourcing where it can – the graphics chips in its iPhone and iPad lines are one such example, and rumors are all pointing to the company designing its own ARM-based processors for its Mac line-up. While the news of Apple acquiring Intel’s modem division is currently only rumored, it certainly does gel with the company’s intentions of late. Future all-Apple iPhone? Apple may make the modem in-house eventuallyApple hires ARM’s lead CPU architect – further evidence that it's dropping Intelhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/J7pj2abCN-k

Any photographer worth their salt knows that at some point, they’re going to be losing lens caps – either while out in the field or somewhere at the bottom of their bag. Most of us have spares, but for those who don’t Canon may have an answer to your problems. The Japanese camera manufacturer has recently filed a patent (number 2019-113645) in its home country for a barn door-like lens cap that simultaneously works as a lens hood as well. First spotted by Canon Watch, the “invention works as a lens hood function at the time of shooting and as a lens protection function at the time of non-shooting, thus eliminating the need for lens cap attachment / removal and barrier opening / closing operations”. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6kbto85MeDt3WMxVceKadN.jpg The idea behind Canon’s design is that it will be permanently attached to the lens, so losing another lens cap might be a thing of the past. However, Canon only uses the term “digital camera” in the patent, so whether the new lens cap design will make its way to the new RF-mount lenses or the older EF, EF-M or EF-S lenses remains to be seen. Instead, the patent seems to be for lenses with extending barrels that are typical for point-and-shoot snappers. Nothing newThere have been solutions for the lost lens cap problem in the past – Canon is by no means the first company to try and solve this issue. The Olympus LC-63A lens cap has been around for a very long time now, and was designed to fit on the XZ-1 and XZ-2 compact cameras. It’s attached to the lens barrel via a screw mount and automatically opens and shuts when using a button on the camera itself. For those of us with multiple lenses for DSLRs or mirrorless cameras, Kuvrd (as in ‘covered’) launched a very successful Kickstarter campaign in 2017 for a silicone-based one-size-fits-all lens cap that claimed to be waterproof, dirt-proof, shock-absorbent, portable and malleable, but it wasn’t designed to be permanently attached to the lens itself. While Canon’s design is still just a patent, it would be nice to see a major manufacturer provide a solution to a common problem that most photographers face. Best travel cameras available in 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/DIQrIVXDpyY

Your iPhone and Apple Watch are getting software updates today, care of iOS 12.4 and watchOS 5.3, which may be the last changes before iOS 13 and watchOS 6. The official release notes for iOS 12.4 suggest this is an incremental update, with the one standout feature: the return of Walkie Talkie functionality on the Apple Watch. Apple disabled the Walkie Talkie feature earlier this month due to an eavesdropping vulnerability, while noting that no one actually took advantage of the security flaw. The Apple Watch ECG app – which takes electrocardiogram measurements – is also expanding its reach to Canada and Singapore after debuting in the US and Europe. It can allow user detect atrial fibrillation (AF). Bigger changes coming to iOS 13Bigger software changes are coming to your Apple devices with iOS 13, watchOS 6 and iPadOS, and all three should arrive in September along with the iPhone 11. Thanks to an ongoing public beta, you can test out iOS 13 Dark Mode, the new QuickPath swipe keyboard, enhanced photo editing tools, and a redesigned Reminders app. watchOS 6, meanwhile, is getting its own on-wrist App Store, a tip calculator and a way to protect your hearing, or at least a way to warn you of really loud noises. Download it now: How to get iOS 13http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/b0RKu1gD3yo

We’re weeks away from the Samsung Note 10 launch on August 7, but the rumor mill is running at full steam. The latest claims the smartphone will get a few radical new features, like gesture controls through the S-Pen audio and video that only records audio from one source. Other details seem to confirm previous rumors, like a two-model release (the standard Note 10 and a larger Note 10 Pro), but the more exciting claims are new. According to Greek site TechManiacs, which cited a knowledgeable source, the S-Pen will support gesture controls to navigate and produce context-appropriate sounds (if you’re using it to highlight text, it will make sounds like a highlighter marker, for example). The rumor also mentions the Note 10’s video will include ‘Zoom Audio,’ a feature first introduced in the LG G2 way back in 2013. It essentially promised to record one source of sound and block out the rest, but the results were mixed. Perhaps the most concrete prediction is the removal of the Bixby button. Instead, you’ll allegedly be able to summon the voice assistant with the power button, sort of like we could do – briefly – with the delayed Samsung Galaxy Fold. The ‘normal’ predictions are still out thereEven the lower-key predictions seem a bit out of step for the Note line. For instance, the source claims the larger Note 10 will weigh 198g, while the smaller will be 168g - which is far lighter than the 201g of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Further, the source claims the smaller Note 10 will only come in FHD+ and the larger in QHD+, which is also odd given the Note 9 had a QHD+ (1,440 x 2,960) resolution. In other words, the source predicts that the smaller model will be a bit downgraded compared to the flagship specs of its predecessor. Heck, the rumor even predicts the more diminutive model will have a 6.3-inch screen (compare that to the 6.4-inch Note 9). This could align with a prior rumor alleging that Samsung has a smaller Note 10 planned to exclusively launch in Europe, but even that sounds a bit odd. Some claims are less crazy: eliminating the 3.5mm audio jack gave Samsung room to add 100mAh of capacity to both Note 10 and Note 10 Pro’s battery, enlarging the former’s battery to 3,500mAh and the latter to 4,300. That capacity gap alone suggests a noticeable size difference between the models, though the disparity affects recharging, too, with the smaller capping out at 25W while the larger allegedly reaching 45W of fast-charging potential. Other predictions are in line with previous rumors, like starting the larger Note 10 Pro at 256GB of storage and only giving the option of 12GB RAM. It goes without saying that this set of rumors is the wildest we’ve heard yet for the Note 10 - and we’ve only got a couple weeks before we find out whether they’re true. Via WCCTechExcited for the Note 10? We expect it to rank very high in our best Android phone listhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/R3VVYmacsRA

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei worked together with the North Korean government to build and maintain its Koryolink commercial wireless network according to a new report from the Washington Post. Documents obtained by the publication reveal that the firm partnered with China's state-owned Panda International Information Technology on projects in North Korea for at least eight years, beginning when the late Kim Jong Il visited the company's headquarters back in 2006. Huawei was responsible for providing cellular infrastructure, network management and encryption while Panda provided software and also transported Huawei gear to the country. Huawei ban: the global fallout explainedFireEye unmasks new North Korean threat groupUS Government starts to relax Huawei banKoryolinkKoryolink allowed North Korea to spy on it citizens with interception gateways that let law enforcement intercept calls, texts, data and faxes sent on the network. Meanwhile government elites used North Korean made encryption to prevent their conversations from being monitored. According to the Post's report, Huawei was asked to test how well the encryption functioned while Panda provided supporting software. A spokesperson for Huawei told the Post that it “has no business presence” in North Korea though they would not say whether the Chinese firm had worked with the country in the past. The company no longer maintains Koryolink as it was replaced by the ZTE-supported Kang Song network which launched in 2013. If working together with North Korea wasn't bad enough, Huawei may have also broken laws and sanctions against the country while doing so. Experts believe that the firm's 3G gear used for Koryolink also included at least some US components. Back in 2014 Panda was banned from receiving equipment from the US and as a result, Huawei may have violated the American export ban if any of its equipment included at least 10 percent of components from the US. The Chinese firm also tried to keep its work in North Korea secret by giving the country the codename “A9” in its official documents. While working with Iran and Syria, Huawei used similar codenames to avoid detection. This is everything you need to know about 5GVia Engadget http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/wvJ684Xg_5E

Smart speakers with A.I. assistants are constantly listening to the world around them, waiting for commands while soaking in whatever dialogue is within earshot—some of which is actually screened by employees at Google and Amazon. Unfortunately, that means Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are constantly recording the conversations of users of all ages, including your kids. As you might expect, that doesn't sit right with a lot of people. Parents and advocacy groups have voiced their issues with the ability of Alexa and her ilk to record kids without explicit consent, not to mention the lack of an easy ability to purge that data at will. In June, a lawsuit was filed in Seattle federal court that alleges that Amazon specifically is violating child privacy laws in at least eight U.S. states by capturing audio from millions of children. Amazon, for its part, denies any wrongdoing. And the company has gone a bold step further by recently releasing a new Echo Dot Kids Edition, a candy-coated, rainbow-plastered version with extra parent-pleasing perks such as a free subscription to its FreeTime content service and replacements for damaged units. As appealing as that might sound for parents, are devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home really as kid-friendly as their makers want you to believe? We asked a couple of kids' tech experts for their take. Convenience at the expense of privacyBy their very nature, smart speakers have to constantly be listening with their far-field microphones to be useful. If you had to go up to your Echo and press a button every time you had a question, needed to set a reminder, or wanted to ask about the weather, would you even use it half as much? Would you even need it at all, given the myriad smartphones, tablets, and computers that might be in your home? "These devices collect information that can be helpful in carrying out the simple demands for which the devices were intended, but it is important to understand that this information can be stored and possibly shared or hacked."Dr. Pamela Roggeman It's part and parcel of owning a smart speaker, but according to Dr. Pamela Roggeman, academic dean of the University of Phoenix College of Education, many parents aren't adequately aware of the unseen downsides of that kind of unfettered data collection. "Parents have been inundated with advice on how they should nurture a healthy relationship between their kids and technology for years now, but not much of that discussion has included technology that kids are accessing without their parents' consent, or even awareness such as smart assistants/speakers that quietly 'listen' to the room," says Roggeman. "These devices collect information that can be helpful in carrying out the simple demands for which the devices were intended, but it is important to understand that this information can be stored and possibly shared or hacked." http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YPcmMFUnPhhFDdvCfmiwjb.jpg Amazon and Google need to do betterThe tide may be turning on that front, as efforts such as the aforementioned lawsuit draw more attention to privacy concerns with smart speakers: The Amazon Echo and other similar devices quickly became commonplace in millions of homes, but there's growing pushback to the idea that such constant "surveillance" is worth the provided benefits and convenience. Deral Heiland, internet of things (IoT) research lead at technology security firm Rapid7, believes that such devices provide a learning experience for children and that included parental tools should be harnessed to make them as kid-friendly as possible. However, he also says that Amazon must be able to rapidly tackle concerns and put parents' minds at ease. "The issues pointed out by privacy and safety advocates are concerning. Amazon should immediately address these issues," says Heiland. "Consumers should have full control of their personal data and voice recordings and have the ability to remove/purge this data at will. If some data is needed for improving the product, this data should then be immediately anonymized to prevent associating. "Also, while this data is in Amazon hands, they must take all actions necessary to protect that data from unauthorized access. This should apply to all IoT technology, whether it's an Amazon product or not. Privacy issues are important and must be addressed to consumer's satisfaction." "With children-based technology, extra precautions should be taken by both Amazon and parents ... Amazon must work harder and faster to make their products capable of keeping children safe, protect their privacy, and not expose them to anything that is inappropriate."Deral Heiland No product will ever be perfect, and there are lessons to be learned along the way—but Heiland's takeaway is that Amazon must be extra-careful when it comes to kids' technology. "With children-based technology, extra precautions should be taken by both Amazon and parents," he says. "Like any product, our good intentions will often fail, but when it does there is no need to throw the baby out with the bath water, figuratively speaking. Amazon must work harder and faster to make their products capable of keeping children safe, protect their privacy, and not expose them to anything that is inappropriate." http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yb5X2nLjiwDY4M9WFdQZqA.jpg Can smart speakers be 'kid-proof'?Continued advocacy for privacy enhancements and changes may ultimately result in action, but whether or not that happens, Roggeman suggests that parents consider the full picture of what they're bringing into their homes. "The easiest way to kid-proof the smart speaker is one of the hardest things to do: get up out of your recliner and push the 'mute' button on the device."Dr. Pamela Roggeman If you're comfortable with the potential privacy tradeoff and feel pretty confident that there's no real danger, that's entirely your decision to make. On the other hand, if you're left feeling uneasy about the situation, are the perks really worth it? "The easiest way to kid-proof the smart speaker is one of the hardest things to do: get up out of your recliner and push the 'mute' button on the device," she says. "But this is counterintuitive for why the device was purchased in the first place." And for all that Amazon and other companies might do to make their smart speakers safer for kids, Heiland suggests that there's no foolproof solution to every dilemma—and that children are uniquely poised to find their way around such restrictions anyway. "'Kid-proof' is an oxymoron. Place any technology in front of a child and say, 'You are not allowed to do this or that,' and watch what happens," he says. "I find children to be some of the most amazing hackers, capable of always finding ways around controls and restrictions. So good luck with this one. Maybe Amazon needs to hire a few to test their tech security controls." Here's how to protect yourself online in 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/AFSWTVcHs3E

AMD's latest Ryzen 3000 series of processors have done a brilliant job at challenging Intel's dominance of the desktop processor market, but when it comes to laptop processors, it looks like Intel is still king, with the Core i7-1065G7 mobile chip beating the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in certain benchmarks. Recently, benchmark results leaked for Intel’s 10th generation Ice Lake i7-1065G7 processor, which is designed for use in laptops. Despite it being a laptop chip – so there are power and heat implications – as the Techquila website notes, the benchmarks suggest that it will beat AMD’s new Ryzen 9 3900X. AMD vs Intel: which processors are better?These are the very best laptops of 2019Best processors 2019: the best CPUs for your PCWhat’s particularly interesting is that the Ryzen 9 3900X is a desktop processor, which means it consumes more power (105W vs the i7-1065G7’s 15W) and runs at higher frequencies. Mobile ambitionsIn the leaked Geekbench scores, the Intel Ice Lake Core i7-1065G7, running in a HP Spectre x360 laptop, manages a single-core score of 5,691. Meanwhile, AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 3900X flagship scores slightly lower at 5,624. While that isn’t a huge difference, the fact that Intel’s new mobile processor appears to edge out AMD’s latest desktop flagship when it comes to single-core performance means AMD could struggle to produce mobile processors that rival Intel's. Of course, when it comes to multi-core performance, the 12-core Ryzen 9 3900X handily beats the quad-core Intel 17-1065G7 with a score of 45,338 vs 17,741. It’s worth noting that these benchmarks are not confirmed, but if they are real it tells us a few things. First of all, it seems like Intel could be getting its mojo back with laptop processors – with the Core i7-1065G7 producing some excellent results considering it’s a mobile processor. It also means that if AMD wants to steal Intel’s mobile crown, it has its work cut out. However, considering it’s recent form, we’re looking forward to what the company comes up with next. AMD processors: the best AMD CPUs in 2019http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/5SwZzNR53a8

Microsoft has announced that it will invest $1bn in OpenAI as part of a multi-year partnership with the San Francisco-based nonprofit aimed at developing AI supercomputing technologies on its Azure cloud computing service. OpenAI was founded back in 2015 as a nonprofit with $1bn in funding from Sam Altman, Peter Thiel and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. Earlier this year though, the group created a for-profit entity to allow it to bring in additional outside investment. However, the for-profit entity is still controlled by the nonprofit's board and according to OpenAI, those who invest in the for-profit entity will have their returns capped as the nonprofit's mission remains more important than making a profit. Microsoft nets billion-dollar AT&T Azure cloud contractAI news-writing system deemed too dangerous to releaseAI is no longer a tech niche – 4 industries that will be revolutionized by AI in 2019OpenAI has made a number of advances in the field of AI since its founding, including teaching a robotic hand to perform human-like tasks entirely in software which cuts down the cost and time needed to train robots. Artificial general intelligenceMicrosoft's investment in OpenAI will allow the group to pursue artificial general intelligence (AGI). AGI is highly sought after in the industry as this form of AI will allow computing systems to master subjects as well or better than the best humans in the world. OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman explained why AGI is so important to the future of AI in a statement announcing the partnership, saying: “The creation of AGI will be the most important technological development in human history, with the potential to shape the trajectory of humanity. Our mission is to ensure that AGI technology benefits all of humanity, and we’re working with Microsoft to build the supercomputing foundation on which we’ll build AGI. We believe it’s crucial that AGI is deployed safely and securely and that its economic benefits are widely distributed. We are excited about how deeply Microsoft shares this vision.” According to Microsoft, the two companies will work together to build new AI technologies on its Azure cloud computing service and OpenAI will move many of its services to Azure with Microsoft being its preferred partner to commercialize new services. Both firms declined to say whether Microsoft's investment would be made in cash or whether it would involve providing OpenAI with Azure credits. This is everything you need to know about AIVia Reuters http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ZJZ_yAx8Im0

With the prices of graphics cards rising due to the cryptocurrency gold rush, it's now more sensible to buy a pre-built device for mining cryptocurrencies, which is where our best mining rig 2018 list comes in. Unlike the best mining desktop PCs, which can be used for other day-to-day tasks as normal PCs, mining rigs are specially-designed for one purpose only: to efficiently and effectively mine cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. This means you won't be able to use a mining rig for other tasks, but it does mean you'll be getting the very best mining results thanks to the best mining rigs being designed to eke out the maximum return when running. If you still want to build your own mining rig, check out our guides on the best mining GPUs, best mining CPU, best mining motherboards and best mining SSDs to help you get started. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iYLZUXYBhh58VYUAi38q6i.jpg Shark Mining is a well-regarded company that makes some excellent pre-built mining rigs. Its Shark Mini is a compact rig that comes with four GPUs. The base model comes with AMD RX 570/580, but your can configure it to have a NVIDIA GTX 1070 GPU or 1070 Ti GPU, which could net you an extra profit, and you can also add a touchscreen display for keeping an eye on the rig. Shark Mining estimates a profit of $200 a month if you mine ZCash , and up to $300 a month with Ethereum if you use the base model with, though of course that could change. Buy now from $2,690 (around £2,034, AU$3,642) http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R3feuh7ZDiknYULU8R7fDn.jpg The Bitmain Antminer S17 Pro has some of the best advertised performance specifications, and comes with three different modes for advanced mining: normal mode, low power mode, and turbo. While the ASIC comes with a top hashrate of 53 TH/s, you will need to run it in the lower modes at times to help prevent over-heating. Even still, the S17 Pro is one of the more efficient ASICs out there, with a power rating of 39.5 J/TH. However, because of its high specs it is currently out of stok, and we await for Bitmain to restock the model and advertise a new price. You can buy the Bitmain S17 Pro herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8sS4TANWcAJU2F5WctotxQ.jpg Application-specific integrated circuit chips (ASICs) differ from other mining rigs as they don't utilize GPUs to do the mining, which means price and power consumption is reduced. They can also solve Bitcoin blocks faster, which means they are definitely worth looking into. The Antminer D3 is an ASIC miner from Mineshop.eu is a good mid-range miner that has a hash rate of 19.5 GH/s. Definitely one to consider if space is at a premium. Buy now for €333.33 (around $386, £298, AU$540)http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7UtmbADRFUn7pCdNPku5JY.jpg Shark Mining has another entry in this list of best mining rigs, this time with its Shark PRO mining rig. Like the Shark mini, this is a well-built device for mining that comes with a range of configuration options. The base model comes with six AMD RX570/580 cards, but these can be upgraded to NVIDIA GTX 1070, GTX 1070 Ti, GTX 1080 Ti or NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti GPUs (2080 Ti won't be available until October, but you can pre-order). It's an expensive rig, but the build quality and potential profit makes it a very tempting choice if you're serious about mining. Buy now for $3,790 (around £2,866, AU$5,130)http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EzAQJLqTQRkvx6hP3kZv3f.jpg The PandaMiner B5 Plus is a brilliantly put together miner that's compact and attractive, while also being excellent at making profits when mining for cryptocurrencies. However, it is very expensive, and due to its popularity it can often be sold out. Luckily Pandaminer has a number of different models to choose from. Buy now for ¥12,000.00 (around $1,800, £1,400, AU$2,500)Best ASIC devices for Bitcoin mininghttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/vd7fWcY-XFE

After exposing the personal information of almost 150m consumers back in 2017, the credit reporting agency Equifax has reached a deal with US state and federal regulators in which it will pay $700m to settle probes into its data breach. To date this is the largest settlement ever paid for a data breach and the company will pay to close multiple probes by the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the state attorneys of 48 states. New York Attorney General Letitia James explained in a statement why Equifax's settlement is so high, saying: 90 percent of data breaches are caused by human errorThe true cost of a data breachA third of businesses can't protect themselves from data breaches“Equifax put profits over privacy and greed over people, and must be held accountable to the millions of people they put at risk. This company’s ineptitude, negligence, and lax security standards endangered the identities of half the U.S. population. Now it’s time for the company to do what’s right and not only pay restitution to the millions of victims of their data breach, but also provide every American who had their highly sensitive information accessed with the tools they need to battle identity theft in the future.” Equifax settlementUnder the settlement, Equifax will pay a $175m fine to the states and $100m to the CFPB. The company will also be required to establish a $300m restitution fund for consumers affected by the data breach which could end up being as high as $425m depending on how many people actually use it. The 2017 data breach saw the information of almost half of US consumers compromised but the restitution fund will only be available to those who can prove they suffered direct costs as a result of the breach. This could be either as victims of fraud or from having to set up credit-monitoring services. Consumers affected by the breach will be eligible for 10 years of free credit monitoring from Equifax and the company has also agreed to make it easier for consumers to freeze their credit or to dispute inaccurate information found in their credit reports. Going forward, Equifax will strengthen its own security practices and its policies will be assessed regularly by a third party. We've also highlighted the best anti-malware softwareVia Reuters http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/cn_mE_CDEp8

Samsung and Sony, both being massive TV makers with an international install base, might not seem too different at first glance. But if you're sussing out which to pick for your next television, you'll want to go into your purchase knowing what you're getting – and what you might be sacrificing in the process. Even mainstream brands' sets can vary hugely in format support, panel technologies, processing techniques, as well as the kinds of casing and stand supports you get along with the screen. While Sony and Samsung TVs have more in common than not – they're all boxes for watching moving pictures, after all – both TV makers are trying to stand out in a crowded market. Anyway, with so many televisions being released each year, just narrowing down to one TV brand is going to make the process much simpler. If you're still considering LG TVs, Panasonic TVs, Hisense TVs, or TCL TVs, you may want to head to our roundup of the best TVs across all brands. But if you just want to know how to tell the difference between Samsung and Sony televisions, this is the guide for you. Best Samsung TV: your guide to buying Samsung in 2019Sony vs Samsung TV: overviewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jrxRo6hGrW5i4WHtm4ohB8.jpg Let's set the scene. Firstly, Samsung is a South Korean manufacturer, and by far the largest maker of televisions worldwide, followed next by LG and TCL. Sony, however, isn't far behind – and the Japanese manufacturer is still a force to contend with. Sony and Samsung cater to budgets of all sizes, and manufacture everything from 32-inch small TVs to massive 75-inch screens, with an annual product cycle refreshing most of these sets each year. The majority are 4K TVs, though you can find the odd cheap HD display with either brand. They sell televisions globally, with presences in both the UK and US – unlike Panasonic or Philips, who don’t have licenses in North America. Both brands make a lot of consumer products outside of televisions too. You wouldn't have a PlayStation 4 without Sony, and the upcoming PS5 is set to be a big product launch for the company. Be assured, too, that Sony is making televisions capable of showing off everything its next-gen console can do – and both TV makers have a flagship TV with 8K resolution too. Sony and Samsung are also fighting over territory in the highly competitive smartphone market: both manufacture Android phones, though we won’t be comparing their handsets in this particular guide. (We have separate pages for the best Sony phones or Samsung phones, if you're inclined.) Smart TV: Tizen vs Android TVhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lq9ZBCYPWi3Jq6ebu3vknL.jpg Sony's Android TV smart platform There tends to be a different smart TV platform for each make of television, each with its own unique flavor. Samsung goes with its Tizen OS for its mid-range and premium televisions. Tizen is fast to navigate and generally uncluttered – with a constantly refreshing 'recent' box enabling you to keep track of your most used apps. Overall, a pretty competent experience, though the universal search function isn't as accomplished as LG's webOS platform. Sony, on the other hand, uses Android TV, which offers somewhat more content and menu panes than its competitor. A bit more cluttered, but also more at your fingertips. It's really up to your preference – though Android TV is also known to be slightly buggier and prone to crashes than other smart TV platforms. But what of voice assistants? Advanced Sony TVs will come with Google Assistant integration – which makes sense, given Android TV is a Google-developed platform. Sony has however now added an Amazon Alexa Music, Cameras and TV Control app to its 2019 TVs, and some mid-range models from previous years. This will let you control third-party smart home products and speakers through some basic Alexa capability – like the Amazon Echo, or Ring security cameras – and use Alexa voice commands for the TV's power and volume functions. Samsung's Bixby voice assistant can be found on mid-range sets and above, though it's known to lag behind Alexa or Google Assistant in terms of smarts or voice recognition. However, it's more than enough for the minimal TV controls you're likely to be using Bixby for – and you can always link up your television with an Alexa speaker if you really want to. Dolby Vision vs HDR 10+http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UNac3dg6EjjVTZZX7a36tc.jpg If you're buying a mid-range television up to one of the top-of-the-line sets, it will likely come with support for high dynamic range (HDR), but you may not realise that HDR comes in several different forms. There's a base HDR10 format supported on every HDR TV – which has a wider color gamut and improved contrast compared to regular SDR television. Most TV content these days is still in SDR, but more movies, shows and programmes are made in HDR every year. But beyond that are two HDR formats that add 'dynamic metadata' to improve TV images by altering the TV's picture settings depending on the scene you're watching and the kinds of images onscreen. The first was Dolby Vision, which is backed by Sony as well as LG, and found in TVs across Vizeo, TCL, and Hisense among others. Then there's HDR10+, which is backed by Samsung and Panasonic – though the latter has now pivoted to offer both formats on its mid-range and premium TVs. Dolby Vision is really the more advanced format, with 12-bit color gamut instead of the 10-bit HDR10+, and is also more commonly found. (While there are a number of HDR10+ shows on Amazon Prime, you won’t find it supported on Netflix, or devices like the Chromecast Ultra and Apple TV 4K.) Admittedly, preferred HDR format is only really a concern at the higher end of the price range, but those spending big should think carefully about which services they’re likely to want HDR content on. QLED or OLED?http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6h8kjNRZUHrpjcDrLKXkj6.jpg LG OLED TV Today’s premium television market is divided into two panel technologies: OLED and QLED (basically an LED-LCD screen with quantum dots). Samsung has been pushing its QLED screens for a few years now, which are known for their bright 1,000-2,000 nit screens, enabling vivid HDR scenes and high impact TV images. They're certainly a lot brighter than the OLED (organic LED) displays used by Sony for its high-end sets, which struggle to get brighter than around 800 nits – though it's not quite a fair comparison. While OLED screens tend to be dimmer, they achieve a more natural color contrast, given the organic film used in production. OLED displays are also self-emissive, meaning that each individual pixel emits its own light, allowing for incredibly precise control of light and darkness across the screen. Blacks really look like blacks, and while overall brightness suffers, the bright sections also don't bleed into surrounding areas of the screen (as is often the case with LED). There’s often talk of ‘burn in’ images on OLED screens, but much of this is anecdotal and you’d probably need to be working the set very hard for this to become a problem. We’ve gone into this debate in more detail in our QLED vs OLED guide, though for now it’ll be enough to say that OLED is generally suited to high-quality video formats in dark viewing environments, while Samsung’s sets lag on contrast (comparatively) but make up for it with a bright and impactful display. Keep in mind though, both are highly impressive premium panel technologies, and most people will be very happy with either. You should wait until 2020 to buy a cheaper OLEDSamsung vs Sony TV: which should you choose?http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bhBjT2V4jdPfepdvP7VFQk.jpg Samsung Q900 QLED TV Not sure on either? Both Sony and Samsung are capable mainstream TV makers, and you're unlikely to get screwed over by a purchase from one or the other. Most of our complaints for Sony and Samsung's premiums sets gear around format support – the picture quality is generally brilliant either way. And if you're committed to Dolby Vision or HDR10+ as an HDR format, that may well make your decision for you. Samsung's QLED sets will go big on brightness, and if you're more of a daytime viewer than a huddle-in-the-dark cinephile, the brighter displays may be more what you're after. Otherwise Sony's OLEDs will offer a crisp picture with incredible contrast more suited to your late night movie sessions. It's worth noting that Samsung's 2019 QLEDs feature a new Ultra Viewing Angle technology, making for vastly improved off-axis viewing. Sony on the other hand is usually pretty competent at upscaling from low-resolution sources, and motion handling in fast-moving shots. Samsung sets will also generally be a bit cheaper for what they offer – hence how Samsung managed to overtake Sony despite being something of an upstart in the TV market not too long ago. OLEDs especially will cost more than an equivalent QLED, even if that could change in the coming years. And while Sony tends to play around with TV casings and stand design more than most – with some ill-advised tilted screens, like the otherwise incredible AF9 OLED – it has come back to its senses for 2019. So which TV brand is better? It depends on what you want from a new television – and if price is going to influence you more than any snazzy formats or contrast comparisons, we've listed some of the latest Sony and Samsung TV prices below. (If you're after the best TV you can get on a tight budget, though, the Samsung NU7100 is probably your best bet.) Check out the full range of Samsung 2019 TVs and Sony 2019 TVsTV stands: finding the best TV stand to suit your living room cinema needshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/qOGq7gj5vbg

It seems to be the year of Keanu Reeves. Between his starring role in Cyberpunk 2077, a hilarious cameo in Netflix's Always Be My Maybe and the upcoming Bill and Ted film, 2019 is all about the Reeves. And it looks like the breathtaking actor almost had another appearance lined up: in Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding. Cyberpunk 2077: release date, trailer and newsIn Cyberpunk 2077, Keanu Reeves is the key to immortalityPS5: all the games, specs, news, and rumors for Sony’s Playstation 5During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima revealed that Reeves was initially recommended for a main role in the game. However, Kojima decided to go with Hannibal's Mads Mikkelsen instead. "I originally was recommended Keanu Reeves but I wanted Mads," Kojima explained during the panel, according to Twitter user Kalai Chik. Check out the tweet below: So we should have seen Keanu starring as Cliff instead of Mads – and so far it seems like Cliff is the lead antagonist. If that had been the case, however, it's unlikely we would have seen Keanu in Cyberpunk 2077. Either way, we're happy to see Keanu jumping into the video games industry with both feet. Death Stranding will release on November 8 this year for PlayStation 4. Waiting for Cyberpunk 2077? Here are nine games to play until thenhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/SEm-du1F6q4

We've seen ultra-smooth 120Hz displays before in gaming-centric handsets like the Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2, but now a tweet from reliable tipster Ice Universe is claiming that Apple's 2020 iPhones could be doubling their screen refresh rates from the current 60Hz-capable iPhone XS. LCD-you-later: All of Apple’s 2020 iPhones may have OLED screensApple's 2020 iPhone XS Max equivalent set to have an even larger displayWe might see iPhone 5G in 2020 after allAccording to Ice Universe's tweet, the Cupertino company is "considering a switchable 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate screen on the iPhone in 2020". It also states that Apple "is discussing with Samsung and LG," which are known to be the two biggest suppliers of smartphone AMOLED displays in the world. By "switchable 60Hz/120Hz", it's presumed that next year's iPhones will switch to a 60Hz refresh rate whenever static images are displayed in order to conserve battery. If true, it won't be the first time Apple has released mobile devices to market with 120Hz displays – all of its 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPads released since 2017 have boasted ultra-fast refresh rates, albeit without the benefits of OLED technology, such as individually-lit pixels, perfect blacks and low power consumption. Instead, the tablets sported LED Retina ProMotion displays. Of course, Apple is currently preparing for the launch of this year's iPhone 11 handsets in September, so it'll likely be a long while before we hear any concrete details about next year's model. iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Max and iPhone 11R dummy handsets caught on camerahttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/6ti_J149Np8

While Amazon Prime Day ended on Tuesday, Walmart's 'The Big Save' sale has been extended to today with price cuts that rival the tech giant. You can find massive savings throughout the site on best-selling items. The best part about Walmart's summer sale is that unlike Prime Day, Walmart's deals are available to everyone - you don't need to be a member or have a subscription. You also get free shipping on all orders over $35. The deals aren't bad either, with massive savings on everything from 4K TVs and laptops to kitchen appliances and vacuums. You'll also find discounts on Google smart home devices, which aren't available on Amazon. See our roundup below of the best Walmart deals that are still available. Keep in mind these offers end today, and might be the last time snag stellar deal before Black Friday. Walmart has a lot of stuff on offer right now, with a wide range of devices and categories that are at an all-time low price. We've scoured the site, and listed the best deals that are worth your time. Here are out top choices: Shop more Walmart TV deals with our roundup of the best 4K TV deals that are happening now. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/AeG_UF1WrHY

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is arguably the world's best phone (or at least in our opinion) but with a phone that great, comes...well a pretty massive price tag. So when you're paying that much, it would be nice to have some added incentives. This seems like an idea that Vodafone is happy to get involved with, currently offering not just a Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus deal with an unlimited data cap, but also throwing in a completely free pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds. And for those looking to become a member of the cutting-edge fraternity, Vodafone also has the exact same offer on the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, throwing you into the world of super fast speeds. The only catch, Vodafone's 5G plans operate across three different speed caps so you might have to invest a bit more to make full use of those 5G speeds. We've listed these two Galaxy S10 series offers down below, complete with the free Galaxy Buds. Or if these prices are just a bit too much, check out our guide to the best mobile phone deals for everything else the market has to offer. Vodafone's Galaxy S10 + Galaxy Buds offer:While this offer is impressive - the world's best phones and a free pair of headphones - you can get it cheaper if you look around. A look at our Samsung Galaxy S10 deals and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G deals guides will show you the top prices. Still want those headphones? We also have a guide to the best Samsung Galaxy Bud deals. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/SwZ7V8gen8M

Having caused the hosts heartache by beating England 47-45 in the semi-finals, New Zealand must now face holders Australia in the 2019 Netball World Cup final for a sixth consecutive tournament. It should be a fiercely fought final and you can watch every minute with an Australia vs New Zealand live stream. The quick-fire format of this year's tournament means there's little time for either finalist to bask in the glory of their semi-final wins yesterday. Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua will have been thrilled by her side's comeback from 24-21 at half-time and the resilience they showed at the end to see out the match against the much fancied hosts. Australia put in perhaps the least convincing performance of the two teams in their semi, squandering an eight-goal half-time lead as South Africa worked their way back to within one goal with four minutes remaining. The Diamonds nevertheless just about held on to reach today's gold-medal match to stay on course for a 12th crown from 15 editions of the tournament since 1963. Despite yesterday's fright, Australia may have the psychological edge today after narrowly beating New Zealand 50-49 in their Preliminary Stage 2 clash to top Group F earlier in the tournament. If you want to know where you'll be able to watch today's match, we'll tell you exactly where you can catch the game online with our 2019 Netball World Cup Final Australia vs New Zealand live stream guide. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg How to watch the 2019 Netball World Cup final from outside your countryBelow we have a full rundown of your watching options in the UK (where the game will be shown live on the BBC), Australia (where the final will be shown free-to-air) and New Zealand (where Sky has live broadcast rights). The problems start when you try to watch your domestic coverage online while out of the country. Give it a go...you'll quickly find your stream is geo-blocked. That's super annoying, but not unavoidable. We've found that using a Virtual Private Network - or VPN - is a handy solution. You select a server in your home country and then watch as if you were sat back at home on your couch. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to live stream the Aussia Diamonds in Australia for FREEhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg How to live stream the Silver Ferns in New Zealandhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg Live stream Australia vs New Zealand Netball World Cup final in the UKhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ETZEwyp0X0c

Shane Lowry may have one hand on the Claret Jug, but it's still going to take some nerve and skill to get around the gusty last few holes at Royal Portrush to win the 148th Open Championship. You can discover whether he can close it out with a 2019 Open live stream. The players are continuing their hunt for the famous Claret Jug at the British Open Championship - the first time that the world's oldest golf major has been held in Northern Ireland in almost 70 years. Shane Lowry's astonishing 63 on Saturday means that he headed in to Sunday at the top of the leaderboard by four shots, with Englishman Tommy Fleewtood joining him in the final pair. A little way behind him were a clutch of Americans (J.B. Holmes, Rickie Fowler, world number one and Brooks Koepka) and more Englishmen (Justin Rose, Lee Westwood, Danny Willett). If you don't yet know what your 2019 Open live stream options are, then keep on reading. It's FREE in some areas, which is great news for those wanting to watch the closing stages of the action at Royal Portrush. Cycling fan? Here's how to live stream the Tour de France for FREEhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg Live stream golf coverage for free at TheOpen.comThe Open Championship is following the likes of the Masters and US Open, which means you can get a free live stream at TheOpen.com. It is showing action from featured groups and featured holes 5, 6 and 7. There's even audio commentary to go with them. That's great if you're only interested in following the players it selects for you, but not so good if you want full and proper coverage. Aside from the TheOpen.com live stream, we have more watching options below. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg How to get a 2019 Open live stream from outside your countryWe're going to guess that if you've landed on this page, you're going to want something more extensive than that free Open live stream described above. For you, we have full details on which networks are showing the golf in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. But try to watch your domestic Open Championship coverage while out of the country and you'll soon be faced with a block. That's because broadcasters implement a geo-restriction to stop non-nationals from watching their coverage. Fair enough, but annoying if you've paid for a pricey subscription and still want to watch without having to resort to some dodgy illegal stream you've discovered on Reddit. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to watch the Open Championship: live stream in UKhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch the British Open golf in the USHulu with Live TV $40 per month - Hulu with Live TV includes CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.FuboTV $35 for the first month - FuboTV gives you the first month at a discounted rate but after that the price increases to $45 a month. The service includes CBS, Fox, NBC and the NFL Network but does not come with ESPN.PlayStation Vue From $50 per month and the ideal choice for PS4 owners thanks to its access to the likes of ESPN, NBC, Fox, Disney and other essential networks. Crank up the price and you can add the likes of Showtime and HBO, too.DirecTV Now $50 per month - DirecTV Now includes CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN and for $5 extra you can add the NFL Network.YouTubeTV $40 per month - YouTubeTV gives you access to CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN.If you're outside the US this weekend but want to access one of the above options, then you can use a US VPN to effectively transport your computer, phone or tablet's IP back to a US location. Improve your game with one of these best golf watches for 2019http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg How to live stream Open golf in Canadahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg How to get an Open live stream in AustraliaWhere is the 2019 Open Championship?The Open returns to Northern Ireland after 68 years with the world’s greatest players competing for the Claret Jug over the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush. Who are the favourites for the 2019 Open?Playing in his home country, Rory McIlroy is looking for his second Open Championship and fifth career major victory and leads the betting with Betfair. Brooks Koepka, who is yet to lift the Claret Jug and fellow American Dustin Johnson follow McIlroy, with Jon Rahm and three-time Open Championship winner Tiger Woods also well backed. How much does the winner of the Open Championship get?While The Open ranks last among golf’s four biggest tournaments in terms of prize money, the winner still picks up a sizeable payday. There’s been a slight increase over last year’s winnings, with the prize pool has increased this year to $10.75 million (£8.56m), whilst the winner will pocket $1.935 million (£1.54m). Who qualifies for the Open?It’s the golf tournament every pro golfer wants to Its play in, but there are only 156 places available. Players can qualify in one of four ways. The most common for top-tier stars is through exemption. The top 50 players on the current Golf World Rankings all go through in this way, as do the top 10 players from the previous British Open Championship. All players who have won one of the other three majors in the previous five years also get an exemption, as do the top 30 players from previous year’s PGA Tour money list and those on the European Order of Merit. Finally, all previous Open Champions under the age of 60 also get an exemption. Players that don’t make the exemption criteria can get an invite via the Open Qualifying Series (OQS), and also via local qualifying. Finally, if the field size has not reached 156, players that have the highest rating in the official golf rankings that haven’t already qualified will get the nod. Who won the 2018 Open Championship?Francesco Molinari won the 2018 Open, which was held at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland. The Italian finished 8-under to earn his first major title. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/0mT0AcFlRcM

Samsung's Galaxy A phone series reached the double digits in style, with a massive range of handsets – there's the A10, A20, A30, A40, A50, A60, A70 and A80 (with a possible A90 on the way, too). The definitive smartphone in the series is the Galaxy A50 – it's got solid mid-range specs, a fairly low price, and stands as evidence of what Samsung is trying to do with the newest Galaxy A phones. These are the best Samsung smartphonesBut, there's also a dark horse of the range, in the form of the A80, with its unique design feature in the form of a pop-up rear panel that houses the front, and back, cameras. It's certainly a more 'premium' device, with a price that reflects it. So, if you're on the market for a new affordable Samsung device, or just want to know what the difference is between the A50 and A80, read on as we compare their specs. Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Galaxy A80 pricehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ah5X9g6D6y7GDE94TtgdRQ.jpg The Samsung Galaxy A80 The most affordable handset of the two is the Samsung Galaxy A50, which costs $350 / £309 / AU$500. It's a price that straddles the line between budget and mid-range, but it definitely feels mid-range given the specs. It's a fair step up in price to the Galaxy A80, at £579 (roughly $725, AU$1,040). We haven't seen it on sale in the US or Australia yet, so we've roughly converted the UK price, but its final cost might be higher or lower than our estimates. Either way, it's almost twice as expensive to buy an A80 than an A50. Design and displayThe Samsung Galaxy A80 is a slightly bigger phone, with a 6.7-inch display instead of the 6.4-inches of the Galaxy A50. The A80's screen resolution is only a tiny bit better though, at 1080 x 2400 instead of 1080 x 2340 in the A50, which leads to it actually having a lower pixel per inch count. Both handsets have Super AMOLED screens though, with promises bold colors and a high contrast ratio, so in general you'll have a great viewing experience whether you're using the A50 or A80. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LkokVwSJH7jMo7b76JdNSV.jpg The Galaxy A50 One other difference between the displays is that the A50 has a small 'tear-drop' notch housing the front facing camera, whereas the A80 has an unbroken display – we'll get into that later. Since the Galaxy A50 has a smaller screen, it's got a smaller body too, at 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7mm, compared to the 165.2 x 76.5 x 9.3mm of the Galaxy A80, and this difference is reflected in the 166g weight of the A50 being dwarfed by the 220g of the A80 – the latter is one of the heaviest handsets we've ever held. While you're getting a USB-C port on both smartphones, the Galaxy A50 has a 3.5mm headphone jack which is missing on the A80, a difference that'll be a deal-breaker if you still love your wired headphones. Both handsets have Gorilla Glass screens, but while the Galaxy A80 also has this protective material on the rear too, the Galaxy A50 has a plastic body – this is a sign of its more budget design, and it's less protected as a result. The back of the phone does show the biggest differences between the devices, in fact. While the A50 has its three-camera array vertically down the left, the A80's cameras are horizontal, high up on the body. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xacqxdNu2EedRGEpQfWfQZ.gif The Samsung Galaxy A80's flip-up panel. The reason for this is because the top of the back of the phone pops up. When you need to take a selfie, the panel surrounding the rear cameras pops up, and then the cameras spin around – it's a fun novelty, and it solves the problem of front-facing camera placement in a unique way. However we found this mechanical aspect rather dubious, as it seemed frail, and after not much use it started rattling when not in use, so if you want something that'll last a long time perhaps the Galaxy A50 is a safer option. CameraWhile both the Samsung Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A80 have three cameras, they're very different in what these actually are. The Galaxy A50 has a 25MP main snapper, joined by an 8MP camera with ultra-wide lens, and a third 5MP depth sensor. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QrZsyZPPj6HUnxSGWQMyff.jpg Samsung Galaxy A50. The Galaxy A80, on the other hand, as a 48MP main sensor joined by the same ultra-wide configuration, and then a Time-of-Flight (ToF) 3D camera, which in effect does the same as the depth sensor but doesn't take its own pictures. In terms of raw photography then, the Galaxy A80 with its 48MP snapper takes better pictures, but the A50 stands its ground in ultra-wide and close-up situations. Neither phone has a special lens for zoomed shots, though. On the front of the Galaxy A50 is a 25MP front camera – it's rare for a smartphone to have the same front and rear snapper, and Samsung has likely reasoned that this phone is for people who like to take a lot of selfies. Of course, the Galaxy A80 has the same front cameras as the rear, since it's the same array – in practice we found that, when you put the camera into front-facing mode, it doesn't have all the abilities of when it's facing back, like Night Mode or zoom, so it's basically just a normal selfie camera. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/voNfEmqU54hzQHbiKs7tvJ.jpg Samsung Galaxy A80. In terms of video, you can only record 1080p 30fps on the Galaxy A50, but the A80 has a range of options like 2160p and 60fps, so it's the better device if you want to record a lot of video. Battery life and specsIn the Samsung Galaxy A50 you're getting a 4,000mAh battery, but it's a slight downgrade in the A80 as you're only getting 3,700mAh. Due to the moving rear panel and the larger screen the latter phone also drains power quicker too, so the battery life is much longer in the A50. The Galaxy A80 does support 25W fast charging though, compared to 15W in the A50, so at least it'll power up quicker. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XFgCRCJiYQY7PSWmm7fmnh.jpg Samsung Galaxy A50. In terms of chipsets, the Galaxy A50 has Samsung's Exynos 9610 processor, while the A80 has a Snapdragon 730. Both are fairly comparable chipsets, so there isn't a clear champion, but the A80 has 8GM RAM to the A50's 6GB, so you might feel a slight difference there. In terms of general use, the phones will feel rather similar – they have in-screen fingerprint sensors, run Android 9 Pie with Samsung's OneUI laid over the top, and have 128GB internal memory. VerdictThe Samsung Galaxy A80 costs a lot more than the A50, but some might say the difference isn't worth it. While you're getting more RAM and an unbroken screen in the A80, that's a small upgrade for a phone that's roughly double the price. The real selling point of the A80 is its pop-up rear camera panel, and if this is an appealing novelty to you, you might find the handset fun enough to purchase. The Galaxy A50 doesn't have that many ground-breaking features, but it's a reliable phone, and at its price point you could do a lot worse in terms of quiet power. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/uNQaBu06Rpw